Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ1
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
- Revealed September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2012
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Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-ZR10 was manufactured 15 months before the SZ1 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR10 scores against the SZ1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Panasonic SZ1
| EX-ZR10 | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Casio EX-ZR10
| SZ1 | EX-ZR10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | September 2010 | More modern by 15 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic SZ1
| EX-ZR10 | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the SZ1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and SZ1 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and SZ1.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-09-20 | 2012-01-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 176 grams (0.39 pounds) | 131 grams (0.29 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-110 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $190 | $179 |